Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 9 of the Bundesliga, scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 16:30 GMT. The clash takes place at the Volkswagen Arena and will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime and Sky Go Germany. Wolfsburg are desperate to steady the ship after their DFB-Pokal exit, while Hoffenheim come in high on confidence. In this article, you’ll find expert insight built on verified Bundsliga Stats from XpertStats analysts.

• Wolfsburg aim to bounce back after a disappointing DFB-Pokal exit.
• Hoffenheim chasing a third consecutive Bundesliga win.
• Both sides averaging over 12 corners per match this season.
• High goal potential as both teams regularly hit the Over 2.5 mark.

Wolfsburg’s recent run has been rocky, to say the least. One win in eight across all competitions tells the story. Manager Paul Simonis has been under fire, and the 1-0 victory over Hamburg only briefly cooled the heat. The 0-1 loss to Holstein Kiel in the cup reignited doubts about his leadership. Their defense leaks too easily, conceding an average of two goals per match, and the home drought, no win at the Volkswagen Arena since January, is a real concern. Can they finally turn that around? Hard to say, but the pressure’s clearly mounting.

Injuries have been a constant thorn for the Wolves. With names like Fischer, Jenz, and Lindström sidelined, Simonis has had to reshuffle his plans almost every week. The squad’s rhythm looks off, especially in midfield transitions. Yet, there’s still quality in the side, captain Arnold remains a steady anchor, while Wind and Amoura can spark something from nothing when they click. But for Wolfsburg to climb, they’ll need more cohesion, fewer defensive lapses, and a bit of luck. Maybe Sunday’s home crowd gives them that push.

Meanwhile, Hoffenheim’s story reads differently. Christian Ilzer’s men have picked up 13 points from eight matches, including back-to-back wins over St. Pauli and Heidenheim. They’ve been sharp up front, scoring 2.5 goals per game on average, and their fluid attacking movement often pulls defenses apart. Even so, their midweek Pokal exit stung, losing to St. Pauli on penalties was a tough pill to swallow. Still, their morale remains high, and their current Bundesliga form suggests they won’t be easy to stop.

Hoffenheim’s defensive absences: Gendrey, Hlozek, and Machida among them, mean Ilzer must rely on his core group to hold the line. But with Kramaric pulling strings and Asllani on a hot streak, the visitors always look dangerous going forward. Expect a fast, open match with plenty of action at both ends. Given both teams’ averages, Wolfsburg at 13 corners per match and Hoffenheim at 12.75, one thing feels certain: this game won’t be short of set-piece drama. The data from Bundsliga Stats points toward another thrilling encounter in Lower Saxony.